My 4th grader that comes down for resource is my topic of interest today. This is the same situation that I commented on yesterday concerning the great communication I was having with his teacher. Today, though, his homework/take home folder was changed to a TAKE HOME folder only and there was a sub, so I could not ask her about it. Since there was a sub today, it just made it even harder because I had no clue what work was supposed to be sent home, needed to be completed, what to tell him to work on; he can't really remember what's due, what's not, what he has to study, etc. It goes to show how throwing off a student's schedule like that can really mess them up and how important it is to keep that communication going. I will have to go see her first thing in the morning, and I am not mad or upset about that at all. I just hurt so bad for him and wish that I could just "fix" the problem. I wish he could just pay attention. I wish he didn't come down with piles of messy papers. I wish he could write and think faster; he's smart...so smart. But again today he started to cry because he just didn't see how he could get it all done. As I have reflected upon this situation today, I have realized that I might need to talk with her about shortening his assignments. If I tell him that I will allow him to stop on a paper after he has proved to me that he "gets it", then maybe, #1 that would motivate him, and #2 that would really show us what he does/does not know and can get done/achieve. It would also help us to get "papers" done quite a bit faster!
I could let it fester in my head all night, especially wondering what she'll think if I don't get to her right off the bat because WE have to have the best communication for the sake of the student. If we can't create the best system for him, then success will be hardly attainable!
It is a hard battle, but I guess I don't have to fight it alone...do I? May God grant me the patience, love, and understanding I need to truly help this child.
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Olivia,
ReplyDeleteI can see that you have a desire to help this student...probably the reason you are right where you are. Communication is definitely key. Be ready to justify your reasoning (I think you are right on track!) because sometimes teachers can get set in their way and can't see why they should adjust. It sounds like currently the student is just set up to fail...who would want to go to school when you feel overwhelmed day after day. I'm praying for you as you become an intercessor for this child.
I can see you growing daily!!